LASIK MD Laser Eye Surgery – All-Laser LASIK
LASIK MD is pleased to offer patients All-Laser
LASIK. Certain patients who were not previously eligible for
standard LASIK may now be eligible using the All-Laser
method.
The All-Laser method is a 100% blade-free approach, and involves
using a femtosecond laser (instead of the microkeratome associated
with traditional LASIK) to create your corneal flap. Using this
laser, tiny pulses of laser light pass harmlessly through the outer
portion of your cornea to create a thin, hinged flap. The cornea is
the clear front part of the eye, and the flap is a thin protective
layer created on the surface of the cornea. The flap is then lifted
temporarily from the eye's surface or cornea to allow for the
application of laser energy beneath it. The laser reshapes the
cornea for vision correction.
This innovative technology is also well suited for creating
uniquely shaped corneal incisions for corneal transplant
surgery.
In both the traditional and All-Laser procedures, the protective
flap is then replaced for healing. Both procedures provide the same
excellent outcomes. Like in traditional LASIK, your corneal flap
can be made quickly—it takes only about 15-30 seconds per
eye; with the entire procedure taking about 10 minutes, including
preparation time.
IntraLase FS Laser
The IntraLase FS laser represents a breakthrough
in the field of ultrafast laser science. It is the first and most
accurate bladeless laser technology available for corneal flap
creation.
As the IntraLase FS laser moves back and forth across your eye, a
uniform layer of bubbles forms just below the corneal surface at a
specific depth and position within your eye that is determined by
the doctor.
The flap is created by gently separating the tissue where these
bubbles have formed.
